What skid steer to get.

[Texgasser1]

Seems that I heard that the JCB one arm CTL is incredibly expensive. Compared to what, I don't know. Neighbor has a JCB telehandler which he likes, but getting parts is a battle.

Well honestly no that much more than some.

 

[jm.]

Would like to hear from anybody who has one of those JCB boom arm track loaders. There are none within 300 miles of me, or Dealers for that matter. Might be a nitch worth getting into, depending on capability.

Forget them do not know how m any I seen buy o ne get rid of it, everything from boom twisting to bad hydraulics, there is a reason you do not see many of them

 

[Texgasser1]

Forget them do not know how m any I seen buy o ne get rid of it, everything from boom twisting to bad hydraulics, there is a reason you do not see many of them

Have yall had or used one.

 

[m16ty]

My first CTL was an ASV, which I think is the TEREX now? I liked it. It was tiny, as it was my initial machine to see if it would do what I wanted. So I went bigger, and a JD is what I found.

That makes sense. Before Cat had a skid steer of their own, most Cat dealers sold ASV, so Cat has had a relationship with ASV for a long time. I suspect ASV/Terex builds the skid steers for Cat and just adds a Cat engine.

 

[m16ty]

IF you do your homework you will go with the KUBOTA ..Kubota sells 5 to ever one that New Holland sells there is a reason

There was a point in time where Kubota machines had hydraulic pump issues. The pump would go out and send debris through the whole system, a very expensive repair. That was several years ago so I'm sure they have the problem ironed out by now, but when buying older machines it's something to watch out for.

 

[m16ty]

Newer Bobcats seem to have issues. There was a time when they owned the skid steer market, they invented them after all. It seems now they are putting out a lower quality product and just trying to live off the reputation of old.

 

[jddrawbar]

That makes sense. Before Cat had a skid steer of their own, most Cat dealers sold ASV, so Cat has had a relationship with ASV for a long time. I suspect ASV/Terex builds the skid steers for Cat and just adds a Cat engine.

All the info I find is, Cat makes their own skid steers.

 

[Destroked 450]

If you are looking at Cat consider Terex, only difference is the cab. Cat owns the track system, Terex builds the track system for Cat. motors and pumps are the same.

ASV and Cat skid loaders are completely different chassis
ASV supplied Cat with their track system and Cat supplied their hydraulics and Perkins engines to ASV while Cat used a engine of their design built by Mitsubishi
When Terex acquired ASV Cat changed to a steel chain in rubber track design similar to Bobcat and others, Terex continued to use the ASV all rubber track system
During the time they both used the ASV tracks ASV’s chassis keep the tracks close to the frame and elevated the chassis to get higher ground clearance (mine has 14 inches)
Cat moved the tracks out making their machines wider and lower to the ground (normally around 8-9 inches)
Today Terex/ASV still uses a Perkins design engine while Cat runs a Cat/Kubota engine

 

[jddrawbar]

ASV and Cat skid loaders are completely different chassis
ASV supplied Cat with their track system and Cat supplied their hydraulics and Perkins engines to ASV while Cat used a engine of their design built by Mitsubishi
When Terex acquired ASV Cat changed to a steel chain in rubber track design similar to Bobcat and others, Terex continued to use the ASV all rubber track system
During the time they both used the ASV tracks ASV’s chassis keep the tracks close to the frame and elevated the chassis to get higher ground clearance (mine has 14 inches)
Cat moved the tracks out making their machines wider and lower to the ground (normally around 8-9 inches)
Today Terex/ASV still uses a Perkins design engine while Cat runs a Cat/Kubota engine

In the 50 and 75 hp. models ASV uses Yanmar.....In their 135 hp. it is a Cummins 3.8. Correct about Cat moved the tracks out making them wider and lower to the ground. That is the one thing I don't like about my Cat, ground clearance is too low.

 

[GermantownGreen]

It all comes down to what you want to spend. ANY SKID STEER IS BETTER THAN NO SKID STEER..You need t\o decide how big you need and then shop what's available in your price range. Wheeled machines can do a lot of work. Tires are cheaper and you can replace a couple at a time.

NH 175Ls. Hand and foot controls, Handles the post driver well. We don't have rear weights, it does have extra rub plates in the underneath of the motor. Bailey can make it work! Good set of forks, bucket too.
We're on the hunt for a grapple. Too much brush to clean up. GG Wes

 

[urbancase]

Guess I will just have to make do with my 1845C CASE.

Me to I want to get a second one with tracks but the 1845c staying.

 

[DWF]

ASV is now owned by Yanmar.
DWF

 

[Mobuck]

IMHO, any skid loader over 8-10 years old will begin to have hose issues and once it starts, it never ends. Some machines have easier access to the hoses which you'll appreciate sooner or later.
All 'joystick' vs hand/foot control is a personal choice although it's more difficult to find the hand/foot controls. I started with one of the first skid loaders over 50 years ago and prefer the hand/foot controls which makes replacing/upgrading our aging loader more difficult.
Tracks over tires are a PITA in all aspects. We use them when clearing, piling brush, and working in mucky areas but it makes the machine dangerous to load on a trailer with steel ramps or on frozen ground.
Rubber tracks are good but require cleaning out if they get mud in them and it's going to freeze. They tend to eat themselves up if running much in/on gravel or in/around sand.